January 17, 2013 / Front Page

The bridge at Tunkhannock that spans the Susquehanna River is undergoing major repair work from now until spring. But by repairing the compromised expansion dam and seal on the bridge now, bigger troubles and greater inconveniences will be avoided. More...

Though the feature film “Promised Land,” a $15 million production highlighting the arrival of a large natural gas company in a small rural town, squeaked into the tenth position on a listing of the highest grossing films in America during More...

Dairy Today Editor Editor’s Note: The following story is reprinted with the permission of Farm Journal Media, Inc. January 2013. The McCarty family formerly resided and operated a dairy farm in Sugar Run. More...

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Unsolved Crimes Construction equipment was damaged along Fisher Road in Standing Stone Township between 5 p.m. on Jan. 5 and 6 a.m. on Jan. 6. Windows were smashed out on two vehicles, but it did not appear that anything had been taken. More...

(Note: In DUI prosecutions in Pennsylvania, the intoxication rate for non-commercial drivers is a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of .08. For a commercial driver (truck, bus, etc.) the legal rate is .04. More...

Well, here we are over halfway through January. So far, those heading to the sunshine state could have stayed around with the warmer temperatures this past weekend. February sometimes can be sort of rough. More...

The Endless Mountains Pregnancy Care Center (EMPCC) and Bradford County Pennsylvanians for Human Life will sponsor a free screening of October Baby (PG-13) at the Keystone Theatre in Towanda on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. More...

Are you looking for an afternoon of fun, games and companionship? If so, please come and join us at the American Legion on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m., we are going to host Bingo. All proceeds are going to benefit the library. More...

This past Sunday the church celebrated the Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord. This officially brings an end to the season of Christmas. In this new year why not add an additional devotion or two to your spiritual walk. More...

Michael Block, a student seeking a master’s degree in public health at Drexel University in Philadelphia, approached members of the Wyalusing Area School Board on Monday evening and requested approval to conduct an air quality test at the Max G More...

Something that my father told me that rings truer with time is, “The older you get, the faster your friends die.” With two friends lost in December and another one almost perishing in a house fire, I was afraid that I was on a roll. More...

The expansion of Pennsylvania’s managed care program, HealthChoices, will help to curb Medicaid spending, save taxpayer money and improve health outcomes for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents, said Marge Angello, executive dir More...

DEAR ALICE: I hear you’re quite the exercise buff and a frequent sight walking briskly around Jester Hill in the early morning. So tell me, Alice, how do you keep your teeth from chattering on these cold winter mornings? More...

Lydia Sturzenegger is upset because someone has been stealing the jar of hard cider she keeps in the milkhouse for a little warmup on frosty winter mornings. Last Saturday night, she left a jar out to which she had added Epsom salts. More...

Clutch wins, including Collin Edsell’s match-winning major decision in the final bout of the night, and some gritty performances in losses lifted Wyalusing Valley to a 36-33 victory over Troy at Layman Gymnasium on Jan. 12. More...

Shane Salsman led a trio of Rams in double figures as the Wyalusing Valley boys’ basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a 52-41 victory over Northeast Bradford at Layman Gymnasium on Jan. More...